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Sage Northcutt – John Makdessi Bout Pulled From UFC 214
By FCF Staff
UFC 214 has lost a fight, approximately two weeks out from when it’s scheduled to take place, as Sage Northcutt and John Makdessi will no longer battle at the July 29th event.
The UFC has announced that… Read More
John Makdessi to Fight Sage Northcutt After Withdrawal of Claudio Puelles
By FCF Staff
John Makdessi has agreed to step up on short notice to fight Sage Northcutt.
The UFC has announced, following an initial report from The Canadian Press, that Makdessi will fight Northcutt at UFC 214, July 29th. The… Read More
UFC FN 90: John Makdessi Discusses Decision to Leave Tristar, “Become Independent”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When John Makdessi throws down with Mehdi Baghdad at UFC Fight Night 90, he will do so, without having trained at Tristar, his home gym for eight years.
Following consecutive losses to Donald Cerrone… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features UFC’s John Makdessi, WSOF’s Lance Palmer
By FCF Staff
The latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter features talks with the UFC’s John Makdessi and World Series of Fighting’s Lance Palmer.
Makdessi is preparing to face Mehdi Baghdad at UFC Fight Night 90 on July 7th. “The… Read More
UFC FN 83 Free Fight: Donald Cerrone vs John Makdessi
UFC 194’s John Makdessi Reflects on Loss to Donald Cerrone: “I Took His Best Shots”
By FCF Staff
John Makdessi was stopped by Donald Cerrone in his last fight, and had his jaw broken during it, but the feared striker took something positive out of the defeat.
Makdessi faced the #1 contender at UFC 187… Read More
UFC 187: John Makdessi to Face Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The changes to UFC 187 keep coming, as not long after it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee, the promotion has announced John Makdessi will now face Donald Cerrone.
Makdessi (13-3) just fought at… Read More
UFC 186’s John Makdessi Weighs-In on Opponent Change, Facing K-1 Vet Shane Campbell
By Kelsey Mowatt
John Makdessi may have been thrown a curveball, just a few weeks out from UFC 186, but the lightweight doesn’t seem phased by the late change as the event draws near.
Originally, Makdessi was scheduled to fight… Read More
UFC 186: John Makdessi Returning to Cage With “Happy State of Mind”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although many people believe John Makdessi should have had his winning streak extended to four last February, the lightweight decided it was time to take a break, following his controversial loss to Alan Patrick.
Yes,… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s John Makdessi
By FCF Staff
The latest Full Contact Fighter podcast features a talk with UFC lightweight John Makdessi, who is booked to fight Shane Campbell on April 25th.
During the interview, “The Bull” discusses Campbell, the fact he was originally scheduled… Read More
UFC 186 Receives John Makdessi vs. Abel Trujillo, Thomas Almeida vs. Yves Jabouin
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Montreal, Quebec, will feature two more of the city’s fighters, as the promotion has confirmed that Tristar’s Yves Jabouin and John Makdessi will compete at the event.
Makdessi will take on lightweight… Read More
UFC 169’s John Makdessi: “When I do Reach my Full Potential It’s Going to be a Great Thing to Witness”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although John Makdessi may not be capturing as many headlines lately as other surging lightweights, like say, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Tristar fighter could narrow that gap if he scores another big win Saturday. Heading… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features John Makdessi, Dave Jansen And Lee Mein
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with the UFC’s John Makdessi, Bellator’s Dave Jansen and WSOF Canada’s Lee Mein.
Makdessi, who has won three straight fights, is set to fight… Read More
UFC 169: John Makdessi and Alan Patrick to Battle February 1st
By FCF Staff
The February 1st, UFC 169 card in Newark, New Jersey has a new lightweight bout, as John Makdessi and Alan Patrick have agreed to fight at the upcoming event.
The fight, which will go down at the… Read More
UFC 165’s John Makdessi: “I Truly Believe That I’m One of The Best Fighters Out There”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Thanks to his unanimous decision wins over noted strikers Daron Cruickshank and Sam Stout, John Makdessi has put some memorable distance between himself and the defeats he suffered versus Dennis Hallman and Anthony Njokuani.… Read More
Latest FCF Radio Features UFC’s John Makdessi, Decorated BJJ Champ and Fighter Ryan Hall
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC lightweight John Makdessi and decorated jiu-jitsu competitor and MMA fighter Ryan Hall.
Makdessi is set to fight Renee Forte at UFC 165 later this month… Read More
UFC 165: John Makdessi Fighting Renee Forte
By FCF Staff
The Toronto bound, UFC 165 card has received another addition, as Canadian lightweight John Makdessi will battle Brazil’s Reene Forte at the September 21st card. The upcoming event will be hosted by the city’s Air Canada Centre… Read More
John Makdessi Says “Finding A System” Key To Recent Wins, Admits to Seeing “Red” And Wanting To “Hurt” Daron Cruickshank at UFC 158
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although much of the spotlight before and after UFC 158 was understandably focused on welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre, the fighter’s teammate John Makdessi, also recorded another pivotal win at the event. After Makdessi dropped a… Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC’s John Makdessi, Hector Lombard and Bellator’s Ryan Ford
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC vets John Makdessi and Hector Lombard, as well as Bellator’s Ryan Ford.
Makdessi discusses his unanimous decision win over Daron Cruickshank at UFC 158 this… Read More
Daron Cruickshank On John Makdessi’s Striking Game: “It’s Not Going To Be New To Me”
Says Makdessi’s Teammate Mike Ricci Was “Disrespectful” During 2011 Encounter
By Kelsey Mowatt
When fights are announced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, some immediately evoke “Fight of the Night” discussions, prior to the bout even taking… Read More